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Friday, December 23, 2016

3 Ways Home Automation Can Minimize Clutter and Maximize Your Life

If you’re like many homeowners, you may be dealing with the everyday stress of too much stuff and not enough time or space to clear it. Whether you’re gearing up to list your home or are looking to satisfy … Read More

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

4 Reasons Why a Universal Remote is a Dad’s Best Friend

The television remote has been a “dad thing” since it first became a mainstay of modern society. Dads love remotes. When your dad was in the living room, it was almost always in his hands. He’d lay back in the … Read More

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Monday, April 25, 2016

4 Reasons Why True Music Lovers Need Multi-Room Music

Is your finger on the pulse of the music world? Do your friends call you a music snob? Are you the person who’s always recommending the next up-and-coming artist? You’re the one who listened to that band getting all the … Read More

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

4 Ridiculous Reasons Why People Don’t Own a Universal Remote

People who already have a universal remote know exactly how it makes a difference in their everyday lives. Yet there are still folks out there who aren’t taking total control of the audio-visual experience in their homes. Why? That’s a … Read More

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

4 Steps to Help Make Your Wisconsin House a Home

How do you get to the point where the place you live feels like home? Yes, home is a place where you’re surrounded by the people you love and where you feel a sense of belonging. It’s a place where … Read More

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

4 Ways Home Automation Makes Life in Wisconsin Better

You’ve got a smartphone, but how smart is your home? Technology is evolving and expanding so quickly, it’s easy to miss some of the ways things like home automation and the so-called Internet of Things are changing our everyday lives. … Read More

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Friday, August 26, 2016

6 Common TV Mounting and Installation Problems

Getting a brand new television is exciting – especially when you upgrade to a bigger screen. Deciding on the best place to put your TV for an enjoyable viewing experience can be tricky. If you’re planning to mount your television … Read More

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

6 Completely Unrealistic Features for a Universal Remote

With all the electronic devices and controllable features in the modern home, the universal remote is becoming more of a necessity than a luxury. A.V.E. in Wisconsin Rapids proudly offers amazingly versatile universal remote controls that tie your entire home … Read More

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Friday, July 15, 2016

7 Sure Signs You’re a Huge Music Fan

Everyone likes music. Then there are people who seem as if they need it to survive. Their knowledge of music history is genius level. They own so many albums, they could open up their own record store. Their musical taste … Read More

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Healthy Living Made Easy with Home Automation

No matter what time of year it may be, at some point, almost everyone has made a commitment to exercise more and take better care of their bodies. But when the time comes to actually use that gym membership, there … Read More

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Monday, May 2, 2016

How Multi-Room Music Creates a Soundtrack for Your Life

What if your life was a movie? What kind of music would be in the soundtrack? Maybe you’d pick hit songs from the era in which you grew up. Or, perhaps the musical style of your favorite band perfectly reflects … Read More

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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

How to Create the Perfect Playlists for Every Room in Your House

For many, music helps us get through the day. From the moment you wake up until your head finally hits the pillow, the songs you love can cheer you up, keep you going, and help you calm down. With multi-room … Read More

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Increase the Resale Value of Your House with Home Automation

Winter is a great time for ice fishing, snowmobiling, and skiing, but selling a home? In Wisconsin, not so much. With less inventory and fewer motivated buyers, completing a home sale between November and February can be challenging. Not only … Read More

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Smart Homes Can Help Seniors Live at Home Longer

If you have parents in their later years of life, you may find yourself faced with the challenge of letting them continue living at home unassisted. Many older individuals want to remain in their home for as long as possible; … Read More

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Friday, December 2, 2016

Stuff the Stocking with These Smart Products for the Holidays

It’s the holiday season and you may be getting a head start on your shopping for friends and family members. This year, give your loved ones a gift that gives back. Home automation systems are flooding the tech world and … Read More

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Friday, August 19, 2016

The 7 Most Unique Places to Install Your New HD Television

People who say you watch too much TV just don’t get it. There’s no better way to stay entertained, informed, and educated. While watching TV you can learn how to cook and get remodeling ideas. You can catch up on … Read More

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

The Evolution of the Remote Control: A Long, Strange Trip

We’ve come to take remote controls for granted. But some of us remember actually having to get up off the couch to change the channel. Strange how that’s almost unimaginable now. Universal remotes, like the devices A.V.E. offers homeowners in … Read More

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Friday, July 22, 2016

The Television in America – Then & Now

It’s hard to imagine our lives without television, and it’s surprising to realize that TVs have been in our living rooms for less than a century. Television sets have gone through some major changes over the decades. Take a walk … Read More

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Monday, June 6, 2016

Three Myths About Multi-Room Music and How Dispelling Them Can Transform Your Life

There’s something about music that brings out our spirit. It moves us – both emotionally and physically. It can be euphoric, transformative. Music can help you wind down after a long day at work or get you ready for a … Read More

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Universal Remote puts you in control.

There are few things in life you can actually control. Your dog? Maybe. Work? Not as much as you’d like. Kids? Ha! Even Wisconsin winters can challenge how much control you have over your car (tip: slow down). Yet, when … Read More

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Voice Recognition Is the Latest Advancement in Home Automation

In a future-forward world, voice activated devices have been rapidly appearing on the radar. From Smart TVs that allow hands-free channel surfing to Bluetooth speakerphones designed to eliminate echoes and stream music with nothing more than a verbal command, it’s … Read More

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

What The Jetsons Got Right About Technology and Home Automation

The classic television cartoon The Jetsons has a permanent place in pop culture history. It centered around a futuristic family with some of the wildest and most luxurious home automation technologies you can imagine. The Jetsons was supposed to take … Read More

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Friday, July 29, 2016

When and Where to Mount Your New TV on a Wall

The days of giant tube televisions encased in wood are long gone. Today’s sleek flat screen TVs are actually designed to be mounted on walls. Of course, you don’t have to install your new television on a wall. However, there … Read More